The Probiotic Supplement includes the strains Bacillus subtilis and Aspergillus oryzae. Each ounce (28 grams) of Probiotic Supplement powder contains at least 25 billion cells. To ensure that your fish food becomes thoroughly coated with the Probiotic Supplement, use the Menhaden fish oil included in your kit. Simply add a small amount of this high fat, vitamin-packed oil to your fish food before adding the probiotic powder. This helps ensure that the powder stays on the food so your fish ingest as much as possible.

The Probiotic Boost Kit treats up to 440 pounds of fish food, but can be used at a much higher inclusion rate, if desired.

This kit allows you to add beneficial probiotic cultures to any ornamental fish food you feed. Included in this kit are 200 grams of Probiotic Supplement Powder and 118 ml of Menhaden Fish Oil, along with instructions on how to top coat your fish food. This kit will treat up to 440 pounds of fish food, but can be used at a high inclusion rate, if desired. Living microorganisms support digestion and absorption of nutrients. Use this product as a beneficial top coating on your ornamental fish food.

Directions for use:
Drs. Foster and Smith Probiotic Supplement for Ornamental Fish powder adheres to most fish foods. To determine if the food is sticky enough for the probiotic powder to attach without the Menhaden Fish Oil, do the following test: Place one cup of fish food in a small plastic bag, add 1/16 to 1/2 teaspoon of the probiotic powder and shake. If coated well, the food will have a dusty look to it. Depending on how much powder is used, not all the powder will stick. This is OK. If the food and powder combine easily simply add 1/8 to 1 teaspoon of powder per pound of fish food to a plastic bag and shake until coated. If it does not, use the Menhaden Fish Oil included in the kit to moisten the food as directed on the Menhaden Fish Oil bottle. Feed as normal. Store coated food in a cool, dry place and use within one year.

Caution: This product is intended for use with ornamental fish and is not to be used on food fish or those intended for human consumption.

Storage: Store tightly closed at room temperature. Keep out of reach of children and pets to avoid unwanted consumption.

Drs. Foster and Smith Menhaden Fish Oil
For use with Drs. Foster and Smith Probiotic Supplement.

Ingredients:
Menhaden Fish Oil and Ethoxyquin (EMQ, preservative)

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Fat

97% min.

Moisture

1% max.

Omega 3 Fatty Acids

30% min.

Directions:
Shake well before use. Use up to 1 teaspoon of Menhaden Fish Oil per pound of fish food, as needed, to moisten fish food to allow the Probiotic Supplement Powder in the kit to adhere to the food. The food should not look oily or wet. It is recommended to test a small sample of fish food (approximately 1 cup) prior to working with a larger amount. After feeding, the Menahaden Fish Oil on the food may create a slight oil film on the water's surface. This dissipates quickly and is harmless.

Storage: Store tightly closed at room temperature. Keep out of reach of children and pets to avoid unwanted consumption.

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Probiotic Boost Kit Probiotics Powder and Menhaden Fish Oil
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Too gritty, clouds water, isn't eaten
I have tried this every way I can but, for the smaller fish (angels, guppies, etc), I wouldn't recommend it. I would probably recommend this for larger cichlids, or monster fish. It is very gritty and loaded with wheat so, it doesn't sink well and separates from the food--even with the fish oil. It isn't good with gutloading either as, the worms won't eat it. Even when ground, it is ignored by the tropical fish I breed, which are angels, exotic guppies and corys. I have gone with liquid which, from close observation and documentation of results, works far better at keeping your tank guys happy.
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I have been buying probiotic-fed blackworms, sold by a company that is charging a large amount for these and would like to do it on my own instead. Can I use this product to feed the blackworms with the fish food that I gut load them with, the day before feeding? I know worms cannot process oil but the powder may help and unsure if I could also coat them, with the oil at the time of feeding?

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Thank you for your question. We sent it along to the vendor and this was their response: Yes, the customer can use this product to feed to the worms. The probiotics are in a wheat bran carrier which the worms will eat that. The oil is just to use to get the probiotics to stick to existing pelleted food. It would not be necessary or any benefit to coat the worms with the oil. It probably would not stick since the worms are in water.

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